Nintendo’s Screaming Deals Halloween sale is live on the US Nintendo eShop. It cuts prices on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch games and DLC, and it ends October 31 at 11:59 p.m. PT, which is November 1 at 06:59 UTC. Little Nightmares Complete Edition is $7.49, Cult of the Lamb is $9.99 and Skyrim Anniversary Edition on Switch 2 is half price at $29.99.
The sale went live on October 20 at 16:00 UTC, according to Nintendo’s announcement. The eShop’s own deal listings show more than 560 Switch and Switch 2 items whose discounts started at that time. Nintendo’s own games are not part of it: we found no Nintendo-published title among them. Below are the deals worth your time, sorted by mood. Every price was checked on its US eShop product page on October 22 at 02:00 UTC.
Nintendo's Screaming Deals banner: the sale ends Oct 31 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Image: Nintendo
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Screaming Deals sale: key facts
| Detail | Screaming Deals (US eShop) |
|---|---|
| Started | October 20, 2026, 16:00 UTC (9 a.m. PT) |
| Ends | October 31, 11:59 p.m. PT = November 1, 06:59 UTC |
| Platforms | Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, digital only |
| What’s discounted | Select games and DLC (DLC needs the full game) |
| Where to buy | Nintendo.com or the eShop on your console |
Best horror deals in the Nintendo Halloween sale
These are the scary picks, from short and cheap to big new releases.
| Game | System | Sale price | Regular | Off |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Lung | Switch | $3.50 | $7.99 | 56% |
| Outlast: Bundle of Terror | Switch | $4.99 | $19.99 | 75% |
| Inscryption | Switch | $4.99 | $19.99 | 75% |
| Little Nightmares Complete Edition | Switch | $7.49 | $29.99 | 75% |
| Cult of the Lamb | Switch | $9.99 | $24.99 | 60% |
| Alien: Isolation | Switch | $14.99 | $19.99 | 25% |
| The Midnight Walk | Switch 2 | $14.99 | $29.99 | 50% |
| REANIMAL | Switch 2 | $31.99 | $39.99 | 20% |
Worth your time if you want atmosphere more than jump scares: Little Nightmares at $7.49 is the easiest pick, and The Midnight Walk, a dark fantasy adventure built from handmade clay models, is half price in its Switch 2 version. Inscryption is a card game that slowly turns into something much stranger, and $4.99 is a very low price for it.
The smart buy is Cult of the Lamb. The Switch 2 version comes out on October 22, and developer Massive Monster has said Switch 1 owners can upgrade to it for free. If that holds, buying the $9.99 Switch version now also covers the Switch 2 version. Our Cult of the Lamb Switch 2 upgrade explainer has the details.
Little Nightmares Complete Edition is $7.49 (75% off) on Switch until Nov 1, 06:59 UTC. Image: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Best cozy deals: Switch and Switch 2
If you’d rather spend Halloween somewhere warm, these are the gentle picks.
| Game | System | Sale price | Regular | Off |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Night in the Woods | Switch | $9.99 | $19.99 | 50% |
| PowerWash Simulator | Switch | $9.99 | $24.99 | 60% |
| Cast n Chill (Switch 2 Edition) | Switch 2 | $10.49 | $14.99 | 30% |
| Dave the Diver | Switch | $10.99 | $19.99 | 45% |
| My Time at Sandrock | Switch | $11.99 | $39.99 | 70% |
| Little Kitty, Big City | Switch | $12.49 | $24.99 | 50% |
| Wylde Flowers | Switch | $17.49 | $24.99 | 30% |
| Hello Kitty Island Adventure (Switch 2 Edition) | Switch 2 | $27.49 | $49.99 | 45% |
My Time at Sandrock at 70% off is the deepest cut here for a big life sim. Wylde Flowers is a witchy farming game that fits the season. Its discount runs a little longer than the rest, to November 2 at 07:59 UTC. For more ideas, see our best cozy games on Switch 2 and cozy Halloween games lists.
Hello Kitty Island Adventure's Switch 2 Edition drops to $27.49 (45% off). Image: Sunblink
Big Switch 2 deals and other standouts
| Game | System | Sale price | Regular | Off |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death’s Door | Switch | $3.99 | $19.99 | 80% |
| Ultimate Chicken Horse | Switch | $6.74 | $14.99 | 55% |
| The Jackbox Party Pack 3 | Switch | $13.74 | $24.99 | 45% |
| Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S | Switch 2 | $15.99 | $39.99 | 60% |
| Persona 5 Royal | Switch | $17.99 | $59.99 | 70% |
| Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut | Switch 2 | $24.99 | $49.99 | 50% |
| Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection | Switch 2 | $24.99 | $49.99 | 50% |
| Skyrim Anniversary Edition | Switch 2 | $29.99 | $59.99 | 50% |
Persona 5 Royal at $17.99 is the most game for the money in the whole sale. Death’s Door at $3.99 is a quick, polished action adventure. Jackbox and Ultimate Chicken Horse are the ones to grab for Halloween parties.
How to get the Screaming Deals prices
- Prices apply automatically on the US eShop. You don’t need a code or a Nintendo Switch Online membership.
- Check the system: some games, like DELTARUNE and Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, have separate Switch and Switch 2 listings. Buy the one for the console you play on.
- Product pages show a “Sale ends” line. For nearly every game here, it reads November 1 at 06:59 UTC.
- Shopping on Steam or PlayStation too? Compare with Steam Scream Fest and the PS Store Planet of the Deals sale.
FAQ
When does the Nintendo Screaming Deals sale end?
October 31 at 11:59 p.m. PT, which is 2:59 a.m. ET or 06:59 UTC on November 1. A few listings, such as Wylde Flowers, run a day longer.
Are Nintendo games like Mario or Zelda on sale?
No. We found no Nintendo-published games in the sale. The discounts come from third-party and indie publishers.
Is the sale the same in Europe?
Nintendo’s announcement covers the US store. Other regions run their own sales with different games and dates, so check your local eShop.
Sources: Nintendo of America (Screaming Deals announcement, Oct 20); US Nintendo eShop product pages (prices checked Oct 22, 02:00 UTC); Nintendo Life.
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